Description
Established in 1937, The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is an independent public entity separate from the City of Austin government, recognized nationally as a "High Performing" agency by HUD for over 15 consecutive years.
The Vice President of Human Capital and Leadership Development reports directly to the President/CEO and is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic direction of HACA's people operations. You will shape the organization’s culture of excellence, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, and HR technology optimization to ensure alignment with HACA’s mission of cultivating sustainable, affordable housing communities. High emotional intelligence, exceptional strategic thinking, and experience in public sector/housing authority environments (highly desirable).
Requirements
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
Execute a comprehensive human capital strategy aligned with HACA’s five-year strategic plan.
Lead initiatives for succession planning, workforce forecasting, and high-achieving professional development programs.
Talent Management & Recruitment
Oversee innovative recruitment and onboarding strategies managed by the Recruitment Manager to attract top-tier talent.
Inform staffing decisions through detailed workforce metrics and talent pipeline analysis.
HR Operations & Compliance
Supervise the Human Resources Manager in areas of employee relations, compensation, benefits, and strict compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Ensure HR practices enhance the overall employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Software Implementation & Optimization
Lead the integration and optimization of UKG software across all HR functions, including payroll, timekeeping, and analytics.
Collaborate with IT and Finance to maintain data integrity and system efficiency.
Performance Management & Culture
Design systems that promote accountability, recognition, and continuous growth.
Conduct organizational assessments to improve team dynamics and productivity.
